571—108.9(481A) Accidental capture of a river otter or bobcat during a closed season. A person who accidentally captures a river otter or bobcat during a closed season or in a closed area or after the person’s individual bag limit has been reached shall not be penalized provided that:
	1.	The river otter or bobcat is captured during a legal trapping season or as part of a legal depredation control process; and
	2.	A conservation officer is contacted within 24 hours and the river otter or bobcat and all parts thereof are turned over to a conservation officer as soon as practical.
[ARC 7010C, IAB 5/3/23, effective 6/7/23; see Delay note at end of chapter]